b'VAST NewsNOTICE!! A message from VAST Vice President Jeff FayTMA STICKERof the largest complaints from landowners. It means riding in a DELAY respectful manner: that person on snowshoes or cross-country skis may be the landowner, so Your TMA stickers maydont assume that they dont belong on the trail. Slow down, not reach you in the mailpass with caution, and be on your until early February!way. Also, be aware that there may be a four-legged companion with them as well, and dogs, like Please print and carry yourchildren, dont always behave.emailed Temporary TMASwitching gears a bit, one of when you are riding. Lawthe things I enjoy about the Enforcement is aware of thepreseason is attending the various shows across the situation and will honor yournortheast. I and a handful of Temporary TMA. other volunteers (yes this is a volunteer position, it just has a Due to the global SupplyWe all know the season is gettingfancy title) had the opportunity Chain Crisis, our printingcloser when the turkey is cooking into represent VAST at shows company keeps calling tothe oven, friends and family gatherin New York, New Hampshire, tell us later and later dates totogether to watch the Cowboys playMaine, and Massachusetts thisthis year with at least a chance tofall. All of the shows were well expect them. The latest newswin! Its even more special when aattended, both by vendors and received Dec. 16 from them isfresh blanket of white lays on thesnowmobiling enthusiasts. Even that we might finally receiveground, just tempting us to fire upwith supply chain issues effecting them in late January.the sled and rip around the house athe delivery of manufacturer few times. products, people were able and We appreciate your patience. By now, most of the pre-seasonwilling to buy the latest in gear This situation is completelywork has been accomplished,and gadgets. These shows are a good way to touch the goods out of our control. Westakes and signs are in place,(try before you buy) and usually groomers are greased and fueled ordered them as early asup, trails cleared, bridges built.offer a reasonable discount. It possible and were originallyAnd without doubt, a couple ofgives VAST representatives an given a Dec. 1 delivery datere-routes have taken place. Nowopportunity to meet and greet existing out of state members, from the printers. However,we wait, hopefully not long, for thereach out to potential new storm that will kick off the opening they keep changing that dateof the 4500 miles of trails across themembers, and invite those who on us to later and later in thestate. Club volunteers have spentdrive through Vermont to stop season. This is very upsettingcountless hours making theseand give us a try. We have a great product to offer because of the to us, and we are sure it is tothings happen, all for the benefit ofeffort put in by club volunteers, all of our members as well. the VAST membership.support of local businesses, and With the clubs preparationsjust the shear beauty of Vermont Your emailed Temporarycomplete, now its up to you toin the winter. ensure the work done is not a waste TMA is just as good as aof their time. Your responsibilityAs the season begins, please ride sticker and you shouldis to protect the privilege to ridesafe, and ride with respect for both your fellow sledder and for on private property. This means be fine to ride legally asstaying within the boundaries of theour landowners: remember, you long as you carry thatmarked trail, even if you think theare VAST.with you.best path is a straight line to whereLooking forward to seeing you on you want to go. It means packingthe trails!out what you pack in; trash leftJeff Fay, VAST Vice Presidentbehind surfaces in the spring is one Early Winter 2021 | 5'